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by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois (Author), Isabel Eaton (Foreword by)
The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a pioneering work of sociology written by W. E. B. Du Bois, an African American scholar and civil rights activist. First published in 1899, the book is a comprehensive study of the social and economic conditions of African Americans living in Philadelphia at the turn of the 20th century. Du Bois conducted extensive research for the book, including surveys, interviews, and statistical analysis, to provide a detailed portrait of the lives of African Americans in Philadelphia. He examined a range of issues, including housing, education, employment, crime, and social relations between African Americans and whites. The book is notable for its use of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as its focus on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans themselves. Du Bois also used the book to challenge prevailing ideas about race and class, arguing that poverty and discrimination were not solely the result of individual failings, but were deeply embedded in the social structures of American society. The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is considered a landmark work in the field of sociology and a key text in the history of African American studies. It remains a powerful and insightful analysis of the social and economic conditions faced by African Americans in the United States, and a testament to Du Bois's enduring legacy as a scholar and activist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
